Committee of the Whole

single use plastics are a contributor to emissions and litter in our community as outlined by the delegation from Beatrice Strong Public School; and Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope has declared a Climate Emergency; and Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking the development of a Community Climate Action Plan with leadership from the Environmental Advisory Committee; Now therefore be it resolved that the Environmental Advisory Committee be directed to report back to Council with recommendations for a Single Use Plastics By-Law for inclusion in the Community Climate Action Plan.

That the presentation by Zoltan Zavorsky regarding Zoning By-law 20/2010 and Registered Compiled Plan 173 be received for information.

That Consent Agenda items 1 through 9 be received for information purposes.

WHEREAS the Council of the County of Northumberland received a delegation from Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit, regarding the Public Health and opioid overdose crisis on April 12, 2023; and WHEREAS the opioid crisis is a provincial and nation-wide health epidemic that requires coordinated action on harm reduction, treatment, prevention, and enforcement; and WHEREAS under its Roadmap to Wellness, the Province is establishing a continuum of care through expanded mental health and addiction supports; and WHEREAS local responses to the opioid crisis must be incorporated into this continuum of care to ensure safe, connected services that lead to improved health outcomes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Port Hope work with the Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy to organize the first - of what is anticipated to be a number of meetings - across Northumberland County and beyond with key stakeholders, community representatives and those with lived and living experiences to support the renewal of a Drug Strategy for our region that can address immediate responses and long-term solutions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be circulated to all Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District municipalities.

That Staff Report FS-13-23 re: 2024 Community Grant and Donation Process be

That a resolution be presented to Council to approve the temporary use of the property at 1166 5 th Line to host the Cultivate Festival September 22, 23, 24, 2023 provided the organizers meet the following conditions: Reaching agreement on the appropriate parking requirements, traffic control conditions, accessibility requirements to the satisfaction of Protective Services; Offering limited camping for no more than 100 sites, in tents during the festival; Providing a fire safety plan to the satisfaction of the Fire Prevention Officer; and Successfully obtaining any permits required through the building department and any relevant outside agencies that may be required.

That a resolution be presented to Council to adopt the Policy on Windows Renovation in Heritage Buildings as provided by the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee.

That a resolution be presented to Council authorizing the Mayor to submit a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing concerns related to the draft Provincial Policy Statement 2023 as it relates to the removal of municipal autonomy in planning decisions and potential negative impacts to agricultural and rural land use policies.

That Report PRC-07-23 be received for information.

That a by-law be presented to Council to authorize a 5-year lease agreement with the Lions Club of Port Hope for 20 Thomas Street, known as the Lions Club Recreation Centre.